Passed away peacefully on February 2, 2009 at the age of 80 with her entire family by her side. Born on November 11, 1928 in Monterey, CA to the late Gladys Dawson and Edmund Piedmont, she lived in Gilroy, CA for most of her life. She was preceded in death by her husband, Linton B. Kludt, grandson, Miles Linton Kludt, and brother, Howard Williams. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Donald and Joyce Kludt, Patricia and Clay Bentson, and Daniel Kludt; her sister and brother-in-law, Sandra and Ken Stevenson, brother-in-law and sister-in law, Clarence and Nancy Kludt, step-sister, Kirsteen Dawson, as well as sisters-in-law, Betty Williams, Laura Botelho, Rosemary Kludt and Jeannie Kludt. She was a loving grandmother to Benjamin Kludt, Robert Bentson, Leslie and Michael Galvan, Caitlin Kludt, Ryan and Ingrid Hinn, and Jeff and Melissa Hinn. She was also blessed with three great-grandchildren in 2008, Isabella Mackenzye Hinn, Alanna Lynn Galvan, and Taylor Ryan Hinn. In addition, she is survived by her Aunt Margaret Piedmont, and many cousins, grand nieces and nephews.
Beverly will be remembered for her kindness, sense of humor and generosity. She was a champion for the underdog and her compassionate heart and deeds will never be forgotten. She enjoyed her family immensely, liked to read, crochet, and loved cooking for her family and others, especially during holidays, and annual family reunions when she would cook up special recipes. Her pesto, antipasto and salad dressings are treasured family recipes. Beverly was an avid card player, and she also participated in many poker tournaments at the Senior Center. Before her retirement, Beverly was involved in the restaurant industry, and held positions from waitress, chef to manager at many establishments in the Gilroy area.
A memorial service is planned at Habing Family Funeral Home on Saturday, February 7, 2009 at 1:00 P.M.
The family would appreciate donations to the American Diabetes Foundation or American Lung Association.
